Scum and Villainy – Sean’s Pick, 011819

As Carinn and I are enjoying the hospitality of the fine folks of MarsCon in Virginia, here’s the last To the Stars Week Pick. It’s a favorite among quite a few folks, including my local gaming group. Driven by the core engine of Blades in the Dark, Scum and Villainyis definitely a game for those who look at folks like Han Solo, Aeryn Sun, and Malcolm Reynolds and go “Yeah, I wanna play that!”

Unwise deals. Blaster fights. High adventure among the stars.Welcome to the world of SCUM AND VILLAINY

Scum and Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game about a spaceship crew trying to make ends meet under the iron-fisted rule of the Galactic Hegemony.

Work with the members of your crew to thrive despite powerful criminal syndicates, warring noble families, dangerous aliens, and strange mystics. Explore the ruins of lost civilizations for fun and profit. Can your motley crew hold it together long enough to strike it big and insure your fame across the sector?

Scum and Villainy is a stand-alone RPG based on the Forged in the Dark game engine. In this book, you’ll find:

A clear gameplay structure that puts the focus on the criminal undertakings of the crew. A session of play consists of a job followed by recovery, downtime projects, and advancement.